A review of the existing methods for detection, enumeration and inactivation of Cryptosporidium in surface waters

Tracey D Wohlsen; Mohammad Katouli

doi:10.2166/aqua.2008.030

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A review of the existing methods for detection, enumeration and inactivation of Cryptosporidium in surface waters

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A review of the existing methods for detection, enumeration and inactivation of Cryptosporidium in surface waters

Tracey D Wohlsen and Mohammad Katouli

Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology. AQUA, Vol.57(2), pp.65-77

2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2008.030

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Cryptosporidium

detection methods

enumeration

water borne outbreaks

Assessing the microbiological quality of water for human consumption and/or recreational purposes has been a major concern for water authorities and public health officials for many years. To maintain the health and welfare of water consumers and to ensure public confidence in the water authorities, vigilant monitoring of source and treated water supplies must be undertaken. Part of the requirements for achieving optimal water quality requires the use of highly sensitive, reproducible and reliable microbiological assays to detect the presence of pathogenic microorganisms and their abundances in surface waters. This review paper examined the current detection and enumeration methods for Cryptosporidium in water samples. Attempts have also been made to evaluate the current epidemiology of Cryptosporidium in relation to water borne outbreaks.

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Title: A review of the existing methods for detection, enumeration and inactivation of Cryptosporidium in surface waters
Authors: Tracey D Wohlsen (Author) - Queensland Health Scientific Services
Mohammad Katouli (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Publication details: Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology. AQUA, Vol.57(2), pp.65-77
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Date published: 2008
DOI: 10.2166/aqua.2008.030
ISSN: 1606-9935
Organisation Unit: Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Centre for Bioinnovation
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449897102621
Output Type: Journal article

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